GRE Word List

EMISSARY

one designated as the agent of another : representative

The meaning of the word emissary is one designated as the agent of another : representative.

Random words

WordMeaning
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
inopportuneinconvenient
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
anticlimaxthe usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea
methodicalarranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order
conclusiveof, relating to, or being a conclusion
agapewide open : gaping
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict